Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5500U outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-5500U is 1203 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-5500U - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5500U
- Performs up to 2% better in Ready or Not than Core i7-3960X - 249 vs 243 FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 15 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i7-5500U
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Broadwell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 15 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
